New York 2008: An Early Look at the Hyundai Genesis Coupe

Mena March 16th, 2008 4:38 PM Link

Very nice! I would’ve liked to see some interior shots though. And what are the powerplants available?

mo March 16th, 2008 6:15 PM Link

weird, very weird design. not bad though.
the tank is empty …. is hyundai actin’ cheap in here
@ mena, i guess only V6 and I4 powerplants are gonna be available… i remember i read once that no V8 is gonna be available, which is …. sad

Mike March 16th, 2008 6:48 PM Link

Gotta say, interior pics are greatly needed before I can make any assumptions, here. However, the exterior is looking great, much snazzier than the Mustang. We’ll see if Hyundai decided to put better-than-Mustang performance in it, as well. The exterior is certainly a winner, though!

Soupie March 16th, 2008 8:18 PM Link

according to earlier WR stories, the sedan will have a V8 option. Why would the sedan be available in a V8 but not the coup? That makes zero sense.

Jonathan Fung March 16th, 2008 8:35 PM Link

Soupie,

It probably just has problems fitting in the engine bay.

As for my opinion, somehow, I think the car looked better when I saw the pics in the auto shows. Here, the shape just seems to harken back to the Tiberon, which I never quite had a high opinion of.

Mongo March 16th, 2008 10:13 PM Link

V8 too heavy and poor handling.

X3 SoB March 16th, 2008 10:19 PM Link

Hyundai would be foolish to not include a V8 option on this car, particularly if it is offered on the 4-door. Hyundai has offered few missteps since the original Excel. If this car had a hi-po V8 and RWD it would be hard to beat.

mo March 17th, 2008 2:54 AM Link

@ mongo, yo’ martians will not invade earth. we all soldjaz rit here

The Stig March 17th, 2008 9:05 AM Link

It looks like an evolution of the Tiburon with a bit of G35 thrown into the mix. It will be interesting to see the actual specs, including weight.

Oollyoumn March 17th, 2008 2:47 PM Link

I would rather have the weight under 3,000lbs than get a 2 ton car with a v8.

06YellowGT March 17th, 2008 2:48 PM Link

The lower edge of the rear side glass is below that of the front door window, a poor looking choice there. Nothing ‘expensive’ looking here.

Reminds me of the Tiburon.

Rex March 17th, 2008 4:38 PM Link

This Vehicle is rumored to have a 300hp V6. More than enough for a vehicle in its class. And with America facing $4 buck a gallon gas I think this will be a better choice than the V8 that will be in the sedan.

enthusiast March 17th, 2008 4:51 PM Link

This is a complete copy/rip-off of a G37 Coupe

Vectorialtibu March 17th, 2008 8:06 PM Link

It seems like Nissan designers quit and were recruited by Hyundai. Since the first spy shots, I could see the fusion between the new G37 and the Altima Coupe. But, definitely Hyundai chose something good to be inspired. Some details are odd but probably this is the brand seal of innovation. For me Hyundai has done a very good job (for the expected price). I think V-8 isn’t necessary; but a more powerful V-6 could be nice. What I said? A 300HP is enough, at least to compete with the same level competitors or perhaps some up level competitors. Performance test is in my things-to-do list. Sorry windingroad guys, but I have to say this… interior photos can be watch in motorauthority.com. Hyundai will sell at least one copy, mine.

mbslrm March 18th, 2008 12:38 AM Link

These buys are the new Toyota.

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